Proposal Manager II

HydroGeoLogic, Inc•Reston, VA

4h•$103,114 - $154,671•Hybrid

About The Position

HGL - WHO WE ARE At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges. HGL offers career advancement through internal and external training, skill advancement, and education. Projects at HGL span the United States and its territories all while solving problems associated with emerging contaminants (PFAS, radiological, and unexploded ordnance) along with traditional chemical contamination across all media. With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects, but small enough that personal working environments are possible with senior management and HGL's talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future. HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders. POSITION DESCRIPTION Currently HGL has a challenging position open for a Proposal Manager II in our Reston, VA office. The Proposal Manager II can work a hybrid schedule. The successful candidate will be a valuable part of our dynamic Business Development team whose mission is to lead HGL’s continued growth and diversification. The Proposal Manager II will routinely work with Practice Leaders, Program Managers, Capture Managers, and other Proposal Managers to provide critical support to the development of compelling, high quality, winning proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFP). The successful candidate will also interact with the firm’s senior management on items dealing with company strategy, marketing campaigns and brand image.

Requirements

10+ years of directly related experience.
BA/BS in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or other relevant field of study or commensurate experience.
Experience using a formalized proposal process for government procurements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to smoothly handle multiple assignments simultaneously and prioritize activities while maintaining schedule and quality.
Maintain a positive outlook in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
High attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortably work within a team setting and positively contribute to team dynamics
Ability to interface at all levels inside the organization and with outside team partners
Strong organizational skills
Excellent writing and proofreading skills

Nice To Haves

Significant and demonstrable experience managing US Government proposals for construction/environmental restoration/engineering services.
Experience developing SF330 qualifications packages for Environmental Architect/Engineer Services.
Adobe Acrobat; Microsoft SharePoint; graphic capabilities using Adobe InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Managing the overall proposal development process including coordinating proposal team activities, managing proposal volume development, and ensuring timely submission of required proposal materials
Assisting with RFP evaluation and proposal planning.
Developing proposal templates in accordance with RFP requirements.
Coordinating contributions of writers, technical teams, and outside team members.
Performing technical writing and editing as required.
Maximizing the proposal quality and appeal with interesting layouts, graphics, etc.
Ensuring proposal compliance with the RFP.
Managing proposal production and delivery.
Maintaining opportunity databases (data entry and tracking).
Updating stock proposal narratives and graphics as needed.